Jerk crossword clue
34 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 28, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Jerk” is ASS. It appears as 34 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 28, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Command Performance” by Peter A. Collins, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 7, column 8 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with A and ends with S, and contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Monday puzzles are the most approachable of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ASS:
- Pompous sortSep 18, 2026
- BlockheadAug 12, 2026
- Pompous personJul 27, 2026
- Braying beastJul 21, 2026
- Pack animalJun 23, 2026
- Stupid jerkJun 2, 2026
- Braying animalJun 1, 2026